45.32.196.216
INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 45.32.196.216/32
Classification: Low Risk / Cloud Infrastructure
Date: 2026-07-23
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 45.32.196.216 was analyzed and classified as a low-risk cloud infrastructure asset owned by Vultr Holdings, LLC. The IP maintains a risk score of 25/100, operates within a clean subnet environment with zero abuse density, and exhibits no active threat indicators. No defensive actions are currently recommended based on the collected intelligence.
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OWNERSHIP AND CLASSIFICATION
The IP address is registered to Vultr Holdings, LLC under ASN 20473 (NET-45-32-196-0-23). The infrastructure operates as cloud computing (CloudCompute) hosting service, with the IP resolving to 45.32.196.216.vultrusercontent.com. The asset is confirmed as cloud-based hosting infrastructure with no proxy, VPN, or Tor exit node characteristics. The network block is 45.32.196.0/23, allocated via ARIN.
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GEOLOCATION
Geolocation data indicates the IP is located in Dallas, Texas, United States (32.7889° N, -96.8021° W). Multiple geolocation sources converged on this location with moderate to high confidence. Timezone is America/Chicago with a 200km accuracy radius.
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THREAT ASSESSMENT
Current threat assessment shows no active malicious indicators:
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable (clean profile)
- DNSBL Listings: 1 listing across 8 total lists (likely administrative/legitimate)
No known campaigns or correlated malicious activity were identified.
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NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Services analysis revealed no open ports or active listening services. The IP operates in a "Firewalled / No Services" state. DNS configuration includes SPF and DMARC records (hasSPF: true, hasDMARC: true). HTTP fingerprinting shows no HSTS, CSP, or HTTP/2 implementations.
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OBSERVATION HISTORY
Analysis of historical signals (21 observations) indicates stable behavior with no persistent malicious activity. Recent observations from July 23, 2026, confirm continued operation as Vultr cloud infrastructure with consistent US geolocation attribution. No ownership changes or threat persistence patterns were detected.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
The /24 subnet (45.32.196.0/24) exhibits clean characteristics:
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Classification: Clean
No neighboring IPs with elevated risk profiles were identified.
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RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Ten relationships were identified, primarily consisting of:
- Network associations to NET-45-32-196-0-23 (5 instances)
- DNS hostname associations to 45.32.196.216.vultrusercontent.com (5 instances)
No suspicious third-party organization or certificate relationships were discovered.
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Based on the low-risk classification (score: 25), no immediate firewall rules or blocking actions are recommended. The IP operates as legitimate cloud infrastructure with no evidence of abuse.
SOC Team Guidance:
- Monitor for any changes in threat indicators
- No blocking required under current conditions
- Standard cloud provider attribution applies
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END BRIEFING
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Vultr Holdings, LLC |
| ASN | AS20473 |
| Network Name | NET-45-32-196-0-23 |
| CIDR Block | 45.32.196.0/23 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 45.32.196.216.vultrusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 45.32.196.216.vultrusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS20473 |
| Network Prefix | 45.32.192.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 43% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 05:35:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 02:50:32 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:23:16 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 45.32.196.216
Who owns the IP address 45.32.196.216?
45.32.196.216 is registered to Vultr Holdings, LLC. The address falls within the 45.32.196.0/23 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 45.32.196.216 located?
Geolocation data places 45.32.196.216 in Dallas, Texas, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 45.32.196.216 malicious or safe?
45.32.196.216 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 45.32.196.216?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 45.32.196.216 is 45.32.196.216.vultrusercontent.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 45.32.196.216?
Responsive ports observed on 45.32.196.216 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 45.32.196.216 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
45.32.196.216 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.